Stock up/Stock down: After Redskins 38-30 loss to the Vikings

After a dynamic performance last week against the Seattle Seahawks, the Washington Redskins defense couldn’t find there mojo in a 38-30 losing effort to the Minnesota Vikings at FedEx Field. After stalling a little bit in the second quarter, the Burgundy and Gold offense began to take advantage of most of their second-half opportunities keep the score close.

This week, Washington will need a much-improved effort against the New Orleans Saints in a very hostile environment on the road.

The following are the Redskins players whose stocks have risen and fallen after their loss to the Vikings.

Stock up

1. WR Maurice Harris

The second-year undrafted free agent was called up from the practice squad and made an instant impact on the starting offensive line up. On the Redskins first drive, Harris would haul in a nifty one-handed 38-year touchdown catch.

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The California star not only was a participant on offense but was also solid in his supporting role on special teams. Washington has been in need of a consistent deep threat to deter defenses from stacking the box against the run. Harris finished the day with two catches for 50 years and one touchdown.

2. WR Jamison Crowder

Washington has been in need of some consistency out of there wide receivers and for a second straight week, Crowder had noticeable involvement in the Redskins offense as he received his second-highest targets on the season with 11.

Against the Vikings, Crowder looked more like his 2016 version by putting pressure on the opposing defensive secondary with his ability to use his quickness to sneak in behind the defense for big plays.

Crowder finished the day with 4 receptions for 76 yards, along with one rushing play for 5 yards.

Stock Down

1. Redskins defense

Sunday was one of the worst performances this season from defensive Greg Manusky’s guys.

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Washington’s defense struggled to get Minnesota off the field on third down allowing 8 of 12 third-down conversions. That allowed the Vikings offense to score 21 unanswered points between the mid-second quarter and into the third quarter.

The defense secondary seemed to be out of position or just flat out confused as to which person was responsible for certain wider receivers, especially when those receivers were lined up in the slot. Vikings wide receiver’s Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, combined for 12 receptions for 244 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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